William Stimpson House, building in Massachusetts, United States
The William Stimpson House is a residential building in Wakefield, Massachusetts, built in federal style with simple, balanced lines and timber frame construction. The house features a central chimney and was built before 1795, with an interior layout suggesting it accommodated two families with separate kitchens and fireplaces.
The house was built before 1795 by William Stimpson, son of a local doctor, and stands as a record of Wakefield's early settlement period. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, marking its recognition as important to local and national heritage.
The house bears the name of an early resident and shows how families lived in this region. It stands as a quiet witness to the everyday lives of Wakefield's inhabitants and the building traditions of its time.
The house is located on Prospect Street near the center of Wakefield and is easily accessible for those interested in local history. Visitors can view it from the outside and observe the federal architecture and central chimney, though the interior is not typically open to the public.
The house was originally designed to accommodate two families, each with separate kitchens and fireplaces, revealing how residents shared space in this era. This dual-family arrangement was uncommon for homes of this size and shows the practical living arrangements of Wakefield's early residents.
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